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Henry Cavill's exit from Superman might be one of the most talked-about decisions in contemporary sci-fi, so I was personally shocked when it was announced that the actor would also be leaving his Netflix show The Witcher. The most popular aspect of the series is the lead character Geralt's relationship with Yennefer and Ciri, so my biggest question was if the should would be able to find another actor who could provide a similar connection. Well, Liam Hemsworth will be stepping into the role for the show's fourth and fifth seasons, and we finally have a first look at the new episodes, coming to Netflix this October.
Here's everything you need to know about The Witcher season 4, and your first look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt.
Is Witcher season 4 coming?
Yes, The Witcher season 4 is coming to Netflix this month! And during the filming for the 4th season, Netflix announced the show would return for one more installment with season 5.
Will there be a Witcher 4 release date?
The Witcher season 4 will hit Netflix on October 30, 2025.
How many episodes are in The Witcher season 4?
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The Witcher season 4 has 8 episodes, just like the seasons before it:
- Season 4, Episode 1 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 2 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 3 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 4 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 5 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 6 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 7 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
- Season 4, Episode 8 premieres on Netflix October 30, 2025
Why is Henry Cavill leaving Witcher season 4?
On October 29, 2022, Henry Cavill announced via Instagram that he would be exiting the project.
"Some news to share from The Continent…My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4," he said in the post. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find."
Henry Cavill allegedly left due to creative differences (at least, according to the rumor mill), but producer Lauren Hissrich also revealed the actor “personally wanted to end his time as Geralt.”
“He had plans for other roles that he really wanted to commit himself to,” she said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “And for us, you don’t want to hold someone and force them to be doing something that they don’t want to do. I think that’s why it felt like a really symbiotic decision.”
Despite his initial hesitance, Liam Hemsworth is thrilled to step into the role. "[As a gamer,] I was such a big fan of this character, so it was a bit of those pinch-yourself moments of walking around in this costume that a few years ago I was playing a video game of," he told Tudum.
Who's in The Witcher cast?
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In addition to Liam Hemsworth stepping into the beloved role, we'll see some new faces alongside the characters we know and love. The Witcher season 4 cast includes:
- Liam Hemsworth as Geralt
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer
- Freya Allan as Ciri
- Laurence Fishburne as Regis
- Eamon Farren as Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach
- Joey Batey as Jaskier
- Mimî M. Khayisa as Fringilla Vigo
- Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold
- Royce Pierreson as Istredd
- Wilson Mbomio as Dara
- Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz of Roggeveen
- Mecia Simson as Francesca Findabair
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